At Downey Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Hakimzadeh and Dr. Reyhani encourage patients to replace lost or extracted teeth as soon as possible. We often hear from patients who have delayed contacting their dentist because they believe dentures are the sole option for dental prosthetics in Downey, CA. You can imagine their relief when they learn that they now have several alternatives to removable dentures. How do you choose the right prosthetic? Rest assured, your dentist takes several factors into account when making recommendations.
Why Patients Love Dental Implants
Implants eliminate many of the most common complaints about wearing traditional removable dentures. For example, some people feel self-conscious when they speak or eat because their dentures slip, slide, and become loose. With implants, this is no longer a problem. A metal implant will stand in for the root of the now-absent tooth, affording improved stability and a permanence that you will not find with removable dentures. Dentists love implants because they help patients avoid resorption, a problem in which the jawbone loses nutrients and density in the absence of the tooth.
A Versatile Solution for Tooth Loss
Versatility is one of the strongest advantages of dental implants over dentures and dental bridges. Each implant supports only one artificial tooth, making it an ideal prosthetic for people who have lost only a single tooth, or for anyone who has lost several teeth that are not adjacent to one another. Dental bridges are an option for replacing a single tooth, but this permanent prosthetic may actually do harm to the surrounding teeth over the years. This is because the bridge requires the two adjacent teeth to support the missing one.
The Perfect Fit for Implants
Not everyone will be a good match for implants. The foremost requirement is that your jawbone must be adequately healthy and dense to support the small metal posts. Bone lacking in density cannot hold the post firmly in place. As a result, shifting may occur, or the bone may no longer be able to retain the post. It is recommended that you do not pursue dental implants if you also use tobacco, as this can adversely impact the results of your finished restoration.
About Your Downey Dentists
Questions about implant-retained dentures in Downey, CA? To learn more about our services, or to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists, contact us at (562) 219-3454. Our Downey dentist office welcomes patients living in Lakewood, Whittier, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, and the neighboring communities.
